2 11, 2017

What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away

2023-09-03T07:51:29-04:00November 2nd, 2017|

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention. It can be difficult enough for [...]

2 11, 2017

New Yorker Article Highlights Abuses in the Guardianship System

2018-02-02T22:10:33-05:00November 2nd, 2017|

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker titled “How the Elderly Lose their Rights.” Court-appointed guardians can take control of an elderly [...]

2 11, 2017

Use Your Will to Dictate How to Pay Your Debts

2018-02-02T22:10:33-05:00November 2nd, 2017|

The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts. While generally heirs cannot inherit debt, debt can [...]

31 10, 2017

The Elective Share and Other Rights of a Surviving Spouse

2021-11-01T16:59:17-04:00October 31st, 2017|

Most people know what when a married person dies without a will, the surviving spouse is entitled to a significant share of the deceased’s estate. Depending on the family structure and other natural heirs, the surviving spouse may inherit the [...]

23 10, 2017

At What Point Do I Need a Will?

2023-12-27T02:07:35-05:00October 23rd, 2017|

If you’re over the age of 18 and are thinking about the right time to create a will, chances are good that the answer is “now,” or even “you should have taken care of that a while ago.” Of course, [...]

20 10, 2017

What to Expect from the New Jersey Probate Process

2018-02-02T22:10:33-05:00October 20th, 2017|

Most people know that when a person passes property through a will or dies without having made provisions for distribution of the property he leaves behind, the estate must pass through probate. However, many don’t understand exactly what probate is, [...]

18 10, 2017

Avoid These 8 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

2023-12-27T04:35:20-05:00October 18th, 2017|

The most common and most significant estate planning error is failing to plan at all. About half of U.S. adults don’t even have a will, arguably the most basic estate planning document. Unfortunately, many of those who have taken basic [...]

16 10, 2017

The Role of a Prenuptial Agreement in Estate Planning

2018-02-02T22:10:33-05:00October 16th, 2017|

You may think of prenuptial agreements as contracts created in anticipation of divorce. While a standard prenup will contain provisions regarding the distribution of assets should the couple divorce, an agreement executed in anticipation of marriage can also be an [...]